Description
January 2024 fresh crop alert!
This year's Wush brings more raspberry and blackberry juices to the forefront. The dry fermentation of 96 hours rather than the previous 120 hour tones down some of the heavy fermentation flavors and florals bringing some more sweet balance to the cup. If you really enjoyed the intensity of the perfumy florals in the previous lots, there's still much to enjoy here! The reduction allows for a more approachable cup that reduces some of the intensity that would overwhelm when drinking cup after cup.
A 96 hour dry fermentation from renowned producer Israel Degefa.
Complex cup with nice florals, raspberry and blackberry juice, lychee and a sweet butterscotch finish.
Israel Degefa, the dedicated producer behind the Wush Wush, hails from his Bale Mountain farm, nestled in the Nensebo District of Guji. Inheriting the farm from his grandmother, Israel's profound love and passion for coffee shine through. Cultivated at elevations ranging from 2100 to 2300 meters in the Oromia region, specifically in the town of Anasora and city of Sama, this natural process coffee undergoes a meticulous 96-hour dry fermentation. As we grind, the air is filled with an intoxicating blend of intense floral and berry aromatics. Upon brewing, the cup delights the senses with raspbery and blackberry notes, tropical fruit hints reminiscent of lychee, and a sweet white grape acidity. What sets this coffee apart is its ability to maintain authentic terroir flavors, avoiding the overpowering influence of boozy dark fruit fermentation. Israel Degefa's dedication to quality and his grandmother's legacy culminate in a standout example of Ethiopian natural coffee. This season's new crop is a testament to patience rewarded, offering a truly unique and enjoyable experience.
PRODUCERS israel degefa
PROCESSING natural, 96 hours dry fermentation
REGION oromia
TOWN anasora
ELEVATION 2100-2300m
VARIETY heirloom
HARVEST new crop
The Wush Wush was named one of the top 10 coffees of 2020 by Coffee Review with a score of 96 points: "Richly aromatic, levitatingly high-toned. Lychee, passionfruit, dark chocolate, candied violet, sage in aroma and cup. Layered sweet-tart-savory structure with juicy, vibrant acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. The resonant finish centers around lychee, dark chocolate and sage."
